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Meet the future leaders of technology

Coding Lab® Presents: Step into a world of innovation and boundless creativity with our extraordinary students from our coding classes. Witness the awe-inspiring journey of these young minds as they go from creating captivating games and mobile apps to achieving remarkable milestones, such as winning an Olympiad award in less than six months after learning to code. The next young talent could be your child, ready to embark on an extraordinary coding adventure. Join us and be part of their incredible success story!

Tan Le Jia Claire, 10 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25
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Tan Le Jia Claire, 10 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25

Tan Le Jia Claire, 10, showcases her Scratch project, 'My Endangered Pet' , for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"My project is a game which simulates how zookeepers take care of endangered animals. The aim of this game is to educate the community about endangered animals and have fun while learning. The game allows you to select one of four animals to care for. The goal is to keep the animal happy and healthy as possible by feeding the animal food and brushing it. You can acquire the food and brush with coins you get from answering quiz questions. Have fun playing!” - Tan Le Jia Claire

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Claire’s project and video presentation earned her the Gold and Best Presentation Award in the Senior Category! 🏆

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Poh Aqil Abidin, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25
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Poh Aqil Abidin, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25

Poh Aqil Abidin, 11, showcases his App Inventor project, 'App Meng’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"App Meng is a fun educational game app inspired by the enrichment activities that Singapore zoo have done for the development of the orangutans. I was amazed by the amount of effort that Singapore zoo have put to it. The information I have learnt has definitely got me hooked into finding out more about the orangutans and what I can do to help them. Just like how Ah Meng helped paved the way for the Orangutan conservation efforts, I do hope my app will be able to do the same for the orangutans." - Poh Aqil Abidin

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Aqil’s project and video presentation earned him the Gold, Most Creative, and Social Impact Award in the Senior Category! 🏆

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Tan Hong Liang, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25
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Tan Hong Liang, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25

Tan Hong Liang, 11, showcases his App Inventor project, 'Zoo_Pedia’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"My project was created to help visitors navigate around the zoo, educate them about the animals in different zones of the zoo, and provide them with information about certain animals in the zoo. It has a detailed map, information about the animal zones in the zoo, information about some of the animals in the zoo, and a fun game to play!" - Tan Hong Liang

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Tan Hong Liang’s project and video presentation earned him the Silver Award in the Senior Category! 🏆

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Nakamura Shinji, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25
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Nakamura Shinji, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25

Nakamura Shinji, 11, showcases his App Inventor project, 'Catch the Poachers!’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"Many animals are going extinct because of illegal poaching. As a player, you are tasked with an important mission to protect the animals by catching the poachers. When playing my game, you will be introduced to the animals which are under the care of Singapore Zoo and learn interesting facts about them. This game covers the topics - Animals Under Care, Education and Singapore Zoo. Through “Catch the Poachers”, I hope you will learn more about many different animals and try to protect them." - Nakamura Shinji

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Shinji’s project and video presentation earned him the Gold and Most Innovative Award in the Senior Category! 🏆

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Nicholas Chow, 9 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25
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Nicholas Chow, 9 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25

Nicholas Chow, 9, showcases his Scratch project, ‘Saving Endangered Animals’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"My game is about saving the polar bears. You have to go through ten levels, dodging red spikes and collecting crystals. On the final level, there’s a cage with a polar bear inside. If you’ve collected enough points, you can unlock the cage and save the polar bear!" - Nicholas Chow

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Nicholas’ project and video presentation earned him the Silver Award in the Junior Category! 🏆

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Siow Wen Yan, 8 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25
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Siow Wen Yan, 8 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25

Siow Wen Yan, 8 , showcases her Scratch project, 'Taking Care of Animals’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"My project aims to create awareness of the importance of the zookeeper in providing care for animals, in this case, preparing food for them. I chose an elephant and giraffe because I saw these animals in the Singapore Zoo, and people can visit them at the Singapore Zoo to learn more about them. I created the different parts of the game so that people understand that the role of the zookeeper is not easy, and people can play the game several times to win the game in the fastest amount of time." - Siow Wen Yan

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Wen Yan’s project and video presentation earned her the Gold and Best Design award in the Junior Category! 🏆

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Tan Jia Qi Gail, 8 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25
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Tan Jia Qi Gail, 8 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25

Tan Jia Qi Gail, 8, showcases her Scratch project, 'Save Baby Elephant’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"I created this game "Save Baby Elephant" to teach people about protecting elephants. The goal of the game is to help Baby Elephant escape from the poacher at each round and eventually reunite her with her Mother. You can use arrow keys to control Baby Elephant and jump on the white platforms to avoid the poacher and escape to the right side of each scene. I hope you enjoy the game and learn about protecting elephants! " - Tan Jia Qi Gail

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Gail’s project and video presentation earned her the Silver and Social Impact award in the Junior Category! 🏆

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Asami Inada, 9 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25
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Asami Inada, 9 | Junior Category | ICS 24/25

Asami Inada, 9, showcases her Scratch project, 'Zoo Care: Singapore Edition’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!

"My project is about saving animals in the Singapore Zoo. You press the right thing to give to the animals that need help. If you make a mistake, you will have to restart. There are three animals to help rescue." - Asami Inada

With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Asami’s project and video presentation earned her the Silver and Social Impact award in the Junior Category! 🏆

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#CodingLabStudents: Alex Morrison, 16, A1 for GCE ‘O’ Level Computing
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#CodingLabStudents: Alex Morrison, 16, A1 for GCE ‘O’ Level Computing

Alex Morrison’s journey in coding has been a remarkable one, shaped by his passion for computer science and supported by a strong foundation of coding courses.

From his early experiences with robotics to his dedication in pursuing O-Level Computing, Alex’s hard work has paid off with impressive results, where he has achieved A1!

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#CodingLabStudents: Isaac Guan Bozhang, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner
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#CodingLabStudents: Isaac Guan Bozhang, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner

From flipping through a Scratch book at age eight to winning the top prize at the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 - only awarded to the top 1.5% of participants, Isaac’s coding journey has been nothing short of remarkable!

What started as simple experimentation quickly turned into an insatiable passion for programming. Whether he's building games or tinkering with code to understand how things work, Isaac has developed a deep appreciation for coding that extends beyond competition wins. His ability to push himself, experiment, and problem-solve makes him an inspiring young coder to watch. Learn more about Isaac through this interview here!

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#CodingLabStudents: Ong Zi Xun, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner
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#CodingLabStudents: Ong Zi Xun, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner

At just a year into his coding journey, Ong Zi Xun has already proven his mettle by clinching the Bronze award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024.

Zi Xun’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of his passions. Initially introduced to coding during a school holiday camp, he quickly developed a deep interest in it, fueled by his love for games and creativity.

Despite facing challenges, like not getting into his first-choice robotics club, Zi Xun didn’t let setbacks deter him. Instead, he turned to coding as an outlet to explore his love for technology and problem-solving.

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#CodingLabStudents: Yii Kia Shian, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner
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#CodingLabStudents: Yii Kia Shian, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner

Meet Kia Shian, a passionate young coder who has been exploring the world of programming since the age of 7!

His dedication and creativity have led him to achieve remarkable milestones, including winning the Silver Award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 as well as the Gold and Judge’s Choice - Best Presentation Award at the International Coding Showcase 2023.

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#CodingLabStudents: Alicia Khong, 12, MIT AI & Education Summit 1st Prize Winner
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#CodingLabStudents: Alicia Khong, 12, MIT AI & Education Summit 1st Prize Winner

Meet Alicia, an inspiring young coder whose dedication to STEM has earned her a Direct School Admission (DSA) offer to her preferred schools and won her various awards in both the local and global stage - the 1st Prize in the prestigious MIT AI & Education Summit, and the Silver Award in the International Coding Showcase 2023!

Starting her journey in coding out of curiosity at the age of 7, Alicia’s passion has evolved into a creative pursuit that allows her to explore new ideas and make a difference.

From coding impactful projects to advocating for environmental change through her games, Alicia exemplifies the resilience, creativity, and critical thinking skills that coding brings. Read her blog here as she shares her journey and advice for young learners preparing for DSA or just beginning their coding adventures.

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#CodingLabStudents: Lim Chen Kai, 12, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner
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#CodingLabStudents: Lim Chen Kai, 12, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner

Meet Chen Kai, a talented young coder whose determination and passion for learning have led him to significant accomplishments, including the Bronze Award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) and a successful DSA offer to the School of Science and Technology (SST) for 2025!

From his early days with Scratch to his dedication to mastering coding languages like Python, Chen Kai’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and curiosity. Read his blog to learn more about how Chen Kai overcame challenges, honed his skills, and continues to follow his coding dreams.

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#CodingLabStudents: Tan Yap, 12, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner
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#CodingLabStudents: Tan Yap, 12, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner

Tan Yap’s coding journey began when she was just in preschool, sparked by a robotics class that piqued her curiosity. Since then, her passion for coding has grown immensely, from Scratch to Python, and now exploring languages like JavaScript and C++. She has even competed in the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 and won the Platinum award in her first-ever competition, only awarded to the top 1.5% of participants — an achievement that speaks volumes about her dedication and drive!

Learn more about Tan Yap’s journey and her inspiring insights into the world of coding here!

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#CodingLabStudents: Aiden Breva, 12, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner, NJCO Bronze Winner
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#CodingLabStudents: Aiden Breva, 12, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner, NJCO Bronze Winner

Aiden’s coding journey began at a young age and has led him to remarkable achievements, including winning a Silver award at the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024, as well as a Bronze award at the National Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (NJCO), ranking high despite competing against many other older participants in secondary school level and above!

Read more about his story here!

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